N7HV — 2000 Schempp-hirth DISCUS CS
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026
N7HV appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 28, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 265CS
- Manufacturer
- Schempp-hirth
- Model
- DISCUS CS
- Year
- 2000
- Category
- Glider
- Engine
- None None
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Krautter David L — Long Beach, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain after intentionally releasing from the tow plane at a low altitude during the initial climb.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Schempp-hirth DISCUS CS).
- May 12, 2024registered — Krautter David L
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N7HV was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2000 Schempp-hirth DISCUS CS above.
- until Jan 23, 1997Piper PA-28R-180 (s/n 28R30927)
Frequently asked
- Has N7HV been in an accident?
- Yes. N7HV appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
- What kind of aircraft is N7HV?
- N7HV is a 2000 Schempp-hirth DISCUS CS (glider), serial number 265CS.
- Who is N7HV registered to?
- N7HV is registered to Krautter David L of Long Beach, CA. Registration status: active.
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